The claim that AIPAC supported Ilhan Omar’s primary race opponent, Don Samuels, is false. A post on Threads spread this misinformation, suggesting that Omar defeated AIPAC and their candidate in the election. However, both AIPAC and a spokesperson for Samuels confirmed that the group was not involved in the race, and Samuels was not on their list of supported candidates. Despite previous instances where AIPAC was credited with influencing primary races, they did not endorse or support Samuels in this particular election.
Omar had accused Samuels of seeking AIPAC support, but he clarified in a post on X that the organization had not endorsed him or contributed funds to his campaign. Even Omar’s campaign manager and Politico confirmed that AIPAC stayed out of the Minnesota race. This misinformation adds to the ongoing false claims surrounding Ilhan Omar, including allegations that she pledged loyalty to Somalia, made anti-Semitic statements, and was removed from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
In conclusion, the claim that AIPAC supported Don Samuels in the primary race against Ilhan Omar is not true. The spread of this misinformation highlights the importance of fact-checking and verifying sources before sharing information.
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